Developing a Vision for Your Career

Ziggy BlackwellAllegra Giuletti-Schmitt

Anne Kremer

Our Stories.

Ziggyography

Education:

• B.A. in English Creative Writing, Illinois College, 2005• Graduate Student at DePaul University in School of Education

– College Student Development, anticipated May 2014

Experience:

• Admission Counselor, Illinois College 2005 - 2007• Assistant Director of Admission, Illinois College 2008• Assistant Director of Admission, Illinois Wesleyan University

2008-2011• Chicago Area Regional Coordinator, Southern Illinois University-

Edwardsville 2011-Present

AllegraographyEducation:

• B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, Minor in Women’s Studies, Bradley University, 2004

• DePaul University, Masters in School Counseling & Type 73

Experience:

• Student Admissions Representative (StAR), 2001 - 2002• Admissions Intern, 2002 - 2004• Admission Counselor, Bradley University, 2004 - 2007• Assistant Director of Admission & Chicago Regional Representative,

Bradley University, 2007 - 2009• College Counseling Assistant/Counseling Resource Center Coordinator,

Highland Park High School, 2009 – 2012• College Counselor, Niles North High School, Present

AnnieographyEducation:

• B.S. in Business, Iowa State University, 2004• M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, Loyola University

Chicago, May 2011

Experience:

• Admission Representative, Bradley University, 2004 - 2007• Assistant Director of Admission, Bradley University, 2007• Assistant Director of Admission, Northwestern University, 2007 –

2011• Senior Assistant Director of Admission, Northwestern University,

2011• Associate Director of Admission, DePaul University, 2011 - Present

Self Reflection.

This could be your career.

Every move should be intentional.

Get a mentor.

Develop a niche.

Graduate School: Consider it.

Know your supervisor.

Develop realistic expectations.

Diversify your experiences.

Look outside.

First impressions are the most important.Ask questions.

Thank you!